Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue)
Walking Trail · Dublin
Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) is a 0.9 km easy waymarked loop in Dublin, starting near Kilternan.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 20 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Barnaslingan Forest Entrance car park, near Kilternan.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.2202, -6.16957
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
On the east slope of the Scalp this trail takes you on path through a tranquil woodland of big pine trees with fine views of the surrounding farmland and the Lead Mines Chimney and great vistas of Dublin Bay and out to Howth Head. The path passes under powerlines which provide a corridor of shrubs, gorse and bramble for wildlife.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte Dublin Mountains Partnership
Coillte Dublin Mountains Partnership
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red) 0 m away · 1.4 km trail
- Carrickgollogan - Lead Mines Way - (Orange) 308 m away · 2.3 km trail
- Dublin Mountains Way 3.3 km away · 41.1 km trail
- Bray Head Loop Walk 6.0 km away · 5.9 km trail
- Sugar Loaf Way 6.2 km away · 4.5 km trail
- Ticknock - Fairy Castle Loop 6.3 km away · 6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue)?
0.9 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 30 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 20 mins.
How hard is the Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue)?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) start?
Starts at Barnaslingan Forest Entrance car park, near Kilternan. The trailhead is at 53.2202, -6.16957.
Can you bring a dog on the Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue)?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue)?
Coillte Dublin Mountains Partnership. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.